Brewer I

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY: $24.70/hour + shift premiums, bonus eligible

SHIFT: 10 Hour rotating shifts, 4 days a week, Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday. Rotation of shifts occurs every 6 weeks, and shifts include:

·       1st shift: 6:00am - 4:00pm

·       2nd shift: 2:00pm -12:00am

·       3rd shift: 9:00pm – 7:00am

LOCATION:  Goose Island Beer Company – Chicago, IL

COMPANY:  
Michelob ULTRA. Cutwater Spirits. Budweiser. Kona Brewing Co. Stella Artois. Bud Light. That’s right, over 100 of America’s most loved brands, to be exact. But there’s so much more to us than our top-notch portfolio of beers, seltzers, and more. We are powered by a 19,000-strong team that shares our passion to create a future with more cheers. We look for people with talent, curiosity, and commitment and provide the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? 

ROLE SUMMARY:  The Brewer position at Goose Island is responsible for day-to-day operations in the Brewhouse or Cellar. This includes but is not limited to wort and beer production, barrel aging, dry hopping, and sanitation. This is a full-time position at the Fulton Street Brewery and is a perfect position for someone with some brewing experience looking to take the next step in their brewing career.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for producing quality wort and beer which adhere to our specifications and schedule.
• Ensures proper CIP and sanitation practices to maintain general area cleanliness and prevent contamination issue.
• Adheres to all schedules, adjust when needed, and follows all process controls for wort and beer production.
• Troubleshoots issues, finds root causes, implements effective solutions, and escalates problems when needed.
• Promptly reports deviations from product specifications or SOPs and makes sure all daily paperwork is completed properly.
• Maintains cleanliness and order throughout the brewery while adhering to existing SOPs and sanitation requirements.
• Daily interaction with other operations departments including lab, packaging, and maintenance.
• Helps fellow brewers work toward and champions a safety-first culture
• Responsible for the safety of oneself and others, required to audit area/tasks for safety compliance and communicate with EHS manager to ensure compliance to company and OSHA policies.
• Must be comfortable working within a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Attendance at all applicable brewing, safety, environmental, taste panel, sensory meetings, and trainings.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a brewing environment, certification from recognized brewing school preferred.
• Must be willing to work varying and flexible shifts including overnights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Thorough understanding of the brewing process and brewing quality control.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving and time management skills while multitasking, adapting to changes, working well under pressure, and managing multiple competing demands. Does not rush through tasks and champions safe practices in the cellar.
• Experience with OBeer, Microsoft Office, Smartsheet is preferred.
• Forklift and scissor lift experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds, frequently bend and maneuver around tight/confined spaces.

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:  
At Anheuser-Busch, our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years, we have delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. 99 percent of the products we sell in the U.S are made in the U.S. with more than $700 million in high-quality ingredients sourced from American farmers and more than $7 billion in goods and services purchased from U.S. suppliers, and we have invested nearly $2 billion in our 100 facilities across the country over the past five years. Through these investments, and as a leading American manufacturer and the nation’s top brewer, we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people, facilities, and communities. We are the only brewer that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS: 

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts 
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection 
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution 
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners 
• Free Beer!